Event Officer (Parks)

Are you excited by the idea of bringing vibrant, high-quality events to Birmingham's parks? We're looking for an organised and proactive Event Officer to play a key role in supporting the delivery of a dynamic and growing events programme across our destination sites. In this fast-paced role, you'll work closely with Destination Site Managers and park teams to review event applications, assess site suitability, and ensure proposals meet all necessary requirements. You'll be at the centre of the process helping to turn ideas into successful events that enhance our parks and attract visitors from across the city and beyond. Collaborating with the Council's central events team, you'll support the efficient and timely processing of applications through the Council's events portal, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for organisers. Your attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities will be key to keeping the pipeline of events moving. You will have knowledge or qualifications in event management or a related field, as well as:

• a proven track record of planning and delivering successful public events
• experience managing event budgets and financial reporting
• understanding of compliance, health and safety standards, and risk management for events
• excellent organisational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage confidently with diverse stakeholders
• proficiency in IT tools including word processing, spreadsheets, and event-management software
• creativity in designing events that attract wide participation while meeting income targets
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that is shaping how Birmingham's parks are activate supporting events that bring communities together, celebrate culture, and make the most of our incredible green spaces. If you're highly organised, thrive in a busy environment, and have a passion for events and public spaces, we'd love to hear from you.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.


• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund - with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme - access to 800+ brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support - independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health, In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.